We in emergency services want to solve problems. This applies on way more than just 911 calls and sometimes we have to try and solve problems with ourselves or a member of our crew. At times we can notice something is "off" with ourselves or one of our crew members and maybe we chalk it up to disengagement, sleep deprivation, or just having a bad day. What happens if this bad day turns into a bad week, month or a bad few years?

This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast we have the honor of speaking with Firefighter Chief Jadie Miller and dive deep into a framework called "Firefighter Syndrome" that is absolutely worth learning about. This concept is part of the positive revolution for you as an emergency responder and looking at your health and wellness from a holistic angle!

In this episode we cover:

• What is Firefighter Syndrome and where does it come from?
• What are some things we can do to prevent or navigate its parts and pieces?
• Are the components of Firefighter Syndrome really anything new and is there any research to support it?

References mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)

Jadie Miller's Website: Pyroc.com

Dr. Chris Freuh Website and Research on Operator Syndrome

Firefighter Syndrome Questionnaire Downloadable version

Crackly Article: Firefighter Syndrome: A Proposed Whole Systems Framework

Crackyl Article: I Have Something But It’s Not PTSD: Jadie’s Story

Further Resources and Education:

Firefighter Craftsmanship Weekly Email Education

​Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​

Episode 01 Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast The Window of Tolerance

Episode 39 Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast Forging Wellness with Cpt Jesse Clark